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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    Album 💿

    Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page.

    More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

    5 out of 5 stars = MASTERPIECE

    4.5 out of 5 stars = NEAR MASTERPIECE

    4 out of 5 stars = EXCELLENT

    3.5 out of 5 stars = VERY GOOD

    3 out of 5 stars = AVERAGE / GOOD

    2.5 out of 5 stars = BELOW AVERAGE

    2 out of 5 stars = MEDIOCRE

    1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD

    Machine Gun Kelly, mainstream sellout [📷: Bad Boy / Interscope]
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    Machine Gun Kelly, mainstream sellout | Album Review 💿

    Rapper turned pop-punk artist Machine Gun Kelly misses the mark on mainstream sellout, the follow-up to his platinum-certified Tickets to My Downfall.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 2, 2022 ago
    Stromae, Multitude [📷: Monsaert Label / Polydor]
    Album 💿

    Stromae, Multitude | Album Review 💿

    Belgian musician Stromae (Paul Van Haver) delivers sheer excellence on Multitude, his first album in eight years.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 24, 2022 ago
    Rex Orange County, Who Cares? [📷: Rex Orange County / Sony Music Entertainment]
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    Rex Orange County, Who Cares? | Album Review 💿

    Following his 2019 major-label debut, Rex Orange County ups the ante on his third LP and fourth project overall, Who Cares.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 24, 2022 ago
    Ghost, IMPERA [📷: Loma Vista]
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    Ghost, IMPERA | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning Swedish metal collective Ghost delivers another intriguing project with their fifth studio album, IMPERA.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 18, 2022 ago
    Avril Lavigne, Love Sux [📷: DTA / Elektra]
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    Avril Lavigne, Love Sux | Album Review 💿

    Overall, Canadian standout Avril Lavigne delivers a respectable return to form with her seventh studio album, Love Sux.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 10, 2022 ago
    Mary J. Blige, Good Morning Gorgeous [📷: Mary Jane Productions Inc. / 300 Entertainment]
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    Mary J. Blige, Good Morning Gorgeous | Album Review 💿

    Mary J. Blige, The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, retains her crown on her first album in five years, the consistent, enjoyable Good Morning Gorgeous.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsFebruary 17, 2022 ago
    Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales Mo' Tales: The Deluxe [📷: RCA]
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    Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe | Album Review 💿

    R&B singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan continues the shine of Heaux Tales on Heaux Tales Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsFebruary 16, 2022 ago
    Kim Petras, Slut Pop (EP) [📷: Amigo / Republic]
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    Kim Petras, Slut Pop | Album Review 💿

    Slut Pop isn’t a deep or profound EP from Kim Petras, but there’s no shortage of naughty, sexed-up fun.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsFebruary 15, 2022 ago
    Teddy Swims, Tough Love [📷: SWIMS Int. / Warner]
    Album 💿

    Teddy Swims, Tough Love (EP) | Album Review 💿

    On his 18-minute EP, Tough Love, pop singer/songwriter Teddy Swims exhibits ample potential, captivating us with his impressive instrument.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsFebruary 4, 2022 ago
    Asbjørn, Boyology [📷: Embassy of Music]
    Album 💿

    Asbjørn, Boyology | Album Review 💿

    On his third studio album, Boyology, Asbjørn delivers an enthralling album that is authentic, honest, and incredibly entertaining.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsFebruary 3, 2022 ago
    Years & Years, Night Call [📷: Polydor]
    Album 💿

    Years & Years, Night Call | Album Review 💿

    Years & Years – now comprised of only Olly Alexander – brings the heat in 2022 with a terrific third album, Night Call.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsFebruary 1, 2022 ago
    Eric Nam, There and Back Again [📷: The Eric Nam Company]
    Album 💿

    Eric Nam, There and Back Again | Album Review 💿

    Eric Nam may never break a sweat on There and Back Again, but the temperature certainly rises nonetheless on this brief, pleasant LP.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 31, 2022 ago

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